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The AMC Gremlin (also American Motors Gremlin) [1] is a subcompact automobile introduced in 1970, manufactured and marketed in a single, two-door body style (1970–1978) by American Motors Corporation (AMC), as well as in Mexico (1974–1983) by AMC's Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) subsidiary.
Included on CNN's list of "The Ten Most Questionable Cars of All Time", it said of the Gremlin, "Like other AMC cars (see the Pacer) the Gremlin can be seen as either a daring leap forward by an innovative underdog or as a desperate attempt to do something – anything – that would stand out in a marketplace dominated by larger competitors."
However, "AMC used cars, as far back as 1967, had the advantage of good warranty coverage … so most owners were conscious of low-cost car maintenance … AMC units became some of the very best buys on the used car market" by 1975. [59] The 1977 Gremlin had redesigned headlights, grille, rear hatch, and fascia.
Concept cars and submodels are not listed unless they are themselves notable. ... AMC Gremlin (1970–1978) AMC Javelin (1970 ... (North America) (1990-1996) Ford ...
First-generation American subcompacts, left to right: AMC Gremlin, Ford Pinto, Chevrolet Vega. American automakers had first countered imports such as the Volkswagen Beetle with compact cars including the Ford Falcon, Ford Maverick, Chevrolet Corvair and Plymouth Valiant, although these cars featured six-cylinder engines and comprised a larger vehicle class.
A new 5-speed manual transmission was offered as an option, thus the "Spirit GT became America's first pony car available with a 5-speed gearbox." [ 28 ] New low-drag front disc brakes were standard. Together, they allowed the 2.5 L Spirit to achieve 37 mpg ‑US (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg ‑imp ) on the highway, according to the 1982 EPA estimates.
The U.S. is expected to announce $500 million in military aid for Ukraine on Thursday at a final gathering of President Joe Biden's weapons pledging conferences, meetings Kyiv says have been ...
The Nash Ambassador Six retained the Nash 252.6 cu in (4.1 L) OHV six for 1955 and 1956, V8 only for 1957. The Nash OHV six, dating back to 1934, was a totally different design than the Rambler 195.6. Hudson six-cylinder cars retained the Hudson L-head six, 308 cu in (5.0 L) in the Hornet and 202 cu in (3.3 L) in the Wasp.